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    Veteran juju musician,Sir Shina Peters has joined the MTN league of celebrity brand ambassadors as the maestro signed a multi million Naira deal with the telecoms giant.   It has been confirmed that the musician is indeed a new ambassador for MTN. His face has been printed on promotional materials; flyers and billboards in Ibadan. The hit song,'777' from Shina Peters's 1989 Ace album have also been seen and heard on TV channels and radio stations. In his words: "Yes, my brother, I have joined the big family in MTN, Nigeria's biggest telecommunications network. It's a great moment for me, my career and my fans. I appreciate the decision of MTN to get me on board and I have promised to add value to the brand, join hands with other young talents already on board and see how we can continue to grow the family and its teeming  subscribers" Congrats to SSP.It is good to see that veterans in the music industry have not all be forgotten.

  Afrojuju creator Sir shina peters has revealed he's ready to start a music school . When talking to hiptv , the legend who recently turned 54 said " i want people to tap from my experience,how i created afrojuju,so i am trying to build a school, a music school you know,this is academic aspect of my profession"     He made it known  that the school will be affordable "I t's going to be affordable, i promise you that".  More information about the music school will be revealed soon.

   Afro juju legend, Sir shina peters t urns 54 today May 30,2012 .Shina peters was born Oluwashina Akanbi peters May 30,1958 in Ogun state  He began his career while playing the guitar with General Prince Adekunle, later forming his own group with Juju Maestro Segun Adewale.Shina Peters, after releasing many albums with Segun Adewale through the 1980s, went on to form his own band "Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars".        Their first album release  Ace (Afro-Juju Series 1)  in 1989 went double platinum and was the career breakthrough which catapulted Sir Shina Peters back into the limelight. "Ace" was a musical fusion between Juju and Afro beat; a rhythmic collaboration which pierced Ethnic, Cultural and language barriers in Nigeria.      The second album release  Shinamania (Afro-Juju Series 2)  went on to further prove that Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars were on the verge to change and revolutionize the Juju Music scene

     Artistes Chidinma, Goldie, 9ice, Mike, WizKid, Olamide, KSB, D’Prince, Sir Shina Peters and Ayuba were star performers at the MTN’s power of 10 Concert held in Lagos (Harbor Point) and Ibadan (Jogor Centre)        The Power of 10 performance train started in Makurdi on September 9, and has since been to cities like Enugu, Calabar, Abuja, Ilorin, Owerri, Benin and Port Harcourt. The Power of 10 Party is a music celebration of MTN ’ s achievements and giant strides in the telecommunication sector as well as its impact on millions of Nigerians. In a decade, MTN has firmly established itself as a pioneer within the industry and has also been able to effectively touch the lives of Nigerians through sports (Nigerian Premier League), entertainment (Project Fame, Who Wants to be a Millionaire) and Education (MTN Foundation).  © celebregion